New online university “ZEN University” (tentative name, applying for establishment approval), career education program in collaboration with major companies, guest instructors from popular creators announced
*The Nippon Foundation Dwango Gakuen Preparation Committee*
Press release: September 10, 2024
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New online university “ZEN University” (tentative name, applying for establishment approval), career education program in collaboration with major companies, guest instructors from popular creators announced
*～Acquiring useful “weapons” in the real world through life-changing experiences～*
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The Nippon Foundation Dwango Gakuen Preparatory Committee, a general incorporated association, has created a unique university in collaboration with companies and other organizations regarding the online university “ZEN University” (tentative name, applying for approval for establishment), which is currently applying for approval with the aim of opening in April 2025. We would like to inform you that we have developed a career education program and are planning to invite many popular professional creators as guest lecturers for creative-related subjects (we are currently applying for approval for establishment, so the following content may change in the future). ). *
* ☑︎ We provide career education programs in collaboration with over 20 companies and organizations including Ricoh*
ZEN University plans to collaborate with more than 20 companies and organizations to develop and provide practical career education programs such as internships where students can learn at the cutting edge of society. We have prepared a rich lineup of short-term, medium-term, and long-term programs, both in Japan and overseas, both real and online, to meet the wide range of needs of students.
In this program, students tackle problems that they face in society for which there are no correct answers. Through this work experience, you will be able to develop a deep interest in the world, have the opportunity to think about your own career, and deepen your individual learning. By taking advantage of the free time and freedom from being tied to a geographical area, which are unique to online universities, students can participate in the program while taking other classes. This creates a learning cycle in which the knowledge learned in class is immediately applied to practice, and the experience gained through practice is utilized in study.
* [Outline of companies/organizations/programs planned to collaborate]* Vina Energy Japan Co., Ltd. “Domestic and international training on renewable energy”
Okamura Co., Ltd. “Project to think about future work and furniture” Canva Japan “Learn from the unicorn company Canva, a creativity expansion program using Canva”
KUBOTA Co., Ltd. “Sustainable town development ideathon starting from KUBOTA AGRI FRONT (inside Hokkaido Ball Park F Village)”
Cluster Co., Ltd. “Town Revitalization Program Using VR”
Sunny Side Up Co., Ltd. “SDGs-themed media planning and editing project” SEGA XD Co., Ltd. “Gamification x Social Issues Solving Program” Senba Co., Ltd. “Program to learn and think about ethical design” Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. “Program to learn DX in the travel industry” Nomura Research Institute, Inc. “Financial Literacy Improvement Committee Participation Program”
Persol Business Process Design Co., Ltd. “Experiential program to think about the future with drones”
Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. “Well-being business plan contest for the next generation”
Pasona Nouentai Co., Ltd. “Developing souvenirs using local
agricultural products”
Pan Pacific International Holdings Co., Ltd. “What is the secret to Donki’s unique management and business?”
pixiv Co., Ltd. “Practical IT program to relive the origins of pixiv” Video Research Co., Ltd. “Business Idea Contest that uses data as your ally” Horipro Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. “Rediscover hometown charm SNS promotion”
Mynavi student counter “Ideathon to solve students’ problems and create a better future”
Mainichi Shimbun Co., Ltd. “Introduction to Journalism/Practical Interview Writing Program”
LIFULL Co., Ltd. “LIFULL HOME’S First home search project”
Ricoh Co., Ltd. “Business Designer Training Program”
Wacom Co., Ltd. “Event management program for creative communities” Kiryu Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Fashion Town Kiryu Promotion Council Secretariat “Textile Town Kiryu Fashion Week Internship” Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry “Yokosuka Business Plan Lab” etc.
*Regional/Corporate Collaboration Program Details▶*
https://zen-univ.jp/program/alignment
In addition, ZEN University collaborates with many companies that provide career development support and recruitment activities such as internships, regardless of whether the university is a correspondence university or a day-to-day university. We will support you so that you can participate. Through this, we aim to help each student decide on a variety of career paths that will enable them to play an active role in society.
* ☑︎ Mr. Kunihiko Ikuhara, Mr. Naoki Saito, and others participated in the affiliated courses of “pixiv × ZEN University” *
ZEN University plans to offer creative-related courses taught by professional creators and popular creators active on pixiv, in collaboration with pixiv, Inc., which operates the pixiv posting platform for illustrations, manga, and novels. Through the experience of learning creative skills from professional creators who are active at the forefront of the industry and receiving feedback on their own work, students will be able to acquire practical skills that can be used in a variety of situations, not just in the creative industry. Masu.
This time, new guest instructors include anime director Kunihiko Ikuhara and illustrator Saito.
We are pleased to announce that many popular professional creators such as Naoki, Fujichoko, Yoshitoshi Abe, and manga artist Yun Takagawa will be participating.
* [Guest lecturer and subjects scheduled to teach]* *Honorific title omitted Yoshito Fujiwara (Illustration and Entertainment A: Basics of Illustration Production, Copy Production)
Mashiro Eha (Illustration and Entertainment B: Illustration Production Basics Composition/Composition)
Teruko Sakurai (Illustration and Entertainment C: Introduction to Color Expression)
Ogipote (Illustration and Entertainment D: Key Visual)
kannnu, Mion (Digital Image Creation Theory II: Character Design) Tatami (Illustration and Design A: Illustration Anatomy)
Shirako (Illustration and Design B: Writing course to learn from shadows) Tomoyuki Arima, Nobuo Ito, Yun Takagawa, Komari Saiki, Naoki Saito, Mato Nakazono (Illustration and Design C: Industry Portfolio Basics) Hiroshi Misawa (Illustration and Design D: Drawing)
Yoshitoshi Abe, Ronin (Illustration and its use A: Special lecture on illustration concepts)
AC Department Toru Adachi, Yosuke Adachi, Yoshiyuki Oba, Choco Fuji, Yoshiharu Misuzu (Illustration and its utilization B: Industry research)
Thank you, Washu (Illustrations and their use C: Introduction to background illustrations)
Kunihiko Ikuhara, Masanao Amano, Kanoko (Illustrations and their utilization D: Animation overview)
A special website that introduces the appeal of this subject in detail introduces recommended subjects that match the future image you have in mind, and details about the faculty members, making it a must-see for students interested in creativity. I am.
* pixiv×ZEN University special site ▶* https://creative.zen.ac.jp/
* ☑︎ Generous career support from the first year through the advisor system * At ZEN University, we provide a strong support system from the first year onward, so that students can think about their future and choose a career that makes sense. We provide support not only for finding a job, but also for starting a business, freelancing, pursuing higher education, and other ways of living.
Each student is assigned an advisor (career advisor) from their first year onwards, and by having regular interviews with them, they are able to start thinking about their future from an early stage. In addition to conducting self-analysis through individual interviews and workshops, we will also reflect on the knowledge you have learned at university and your experience participating in regional/corporate collaboration programs, which will be utilized in creating your portfolio.
We will also hold various career events both offline and online. By providing students with opportunities to think about their careers from a variety of perspectives and allowing them to broaden and deepen their own career views, we are helping to prevent early resignation due to “reality shock” caused by the gap between reality and ideals after graduation. Prevent. In addition, for job hunting, we will correct entry sheets and resumes, and prepare for job interviews.
Career advisors collaborate with “class coaches” who support course planning and study plans, and “academic advisors” who support comprehensive learning for a wide range of studies, so that each student can aim for self-realization and be active. I will help you. *ZEN University Career Support ▶* https://zen-univ.jp/support
* ❙ Overview of ZEN University *
◆University name: ZEN University (tentative name/application for establishment approval)
◆Establishment: Nippon Foundation Dwango Gakuen Preparatory Committee ◆President: Masato Wakayama (scheduled to be appointed)
◆Opening: April 2025 (planned)
◆Tuition fee: 380,000 yen (planned) *Amount per year
* ❙ About ZEN University *
ZEN University utilizes cutting-edge IT technology to provide everyone with the opportunity to attend university. At ZEN University’s only faculty, the Faculty of Intelligence and Information Society, by completing studies that are not biased towards a specific academic field, you will be able to acquire the literacy necessary to respond to the rapidly changing AI era and play an active role. Masu. For more information, please visit ZEN University’s website and brochure. * Details about ZEN University▶* https://zen-univ.jp/ * Request the latest pamphlet ▶* https://zen-univ.jp/form
* [About Nippon Foundation] * https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/ Pain, hope, and future together.
Since its establishment in 1962 as Japan’s largest foundation, the Nippon Foundation has used grants from boat race proceeds to support activities in a wide range of fields, including children, people with disabilities, disasters, the ocean, and humanitarian aid, transcending race and national borders. We are promoting this as a financial resource.
* [About Dwango] * https://dwango.co.jp/
Move the real world beyond the internet. Connecting humanity with digital technology.
Since its founding in 1997, Dwango has been working to create new value and communication through digital technology. In 2016, he established the online high school “N High School” with KADOKAWA. The number of students exceeds 30,000 (as of August 2024), and we are developing learning opportunities both online and in real life.
* About the collaboration between the Nippon Foundation and Dwango ▶* https://zen-univ.jp/about/partnership